Environmental protection

Environmental protection refers to preserving the quality of air, water and land. It involves joint efforts of legislative bodies, organized groups and individuals. The goal of environmental protection supporting activities is not just to preserve clean and healthy surroundings, but also to implement the awareness of the problem to each individual. Croatian coast and sea are among the cleanest and best preserved in the world. It is something quite rare, hence, especially valuable.

Croatian government is trying hard to implement programs of sustainable development. This refers to investing and developing the country’s economy and industry, but without damaging the environment. Such programs are taken up in many countries aware of the significance of the problem.
These actions are taken at the states’ level, but all people share the responsibility to protect our heritage and cultivate ecological values.

Together with air and land, the sea is of vital significance to our planet’s life.
The coastal region holds a special position in the plans of preservation of nature. Croatia has signed several international conventions and acts on environment protection and is one of the first countries on the Mediterranean to start with pragmatically monitoring the clarity of the sea water and cleanliness of beaches. More than 120 Croatian beaches and marinas are awarded with the Blue Flag, for the success in developing a top service in marine and environment friendly manners.

Environmental code:

• I will not throw garbage into the sea or along the coast
• I will not release toilet water in the sea in coastal waters and sensitive areas
• I will not release of poisonous or toxic waste (oil, paint, used batteries, cleaning agents…) in the sea. I will deliver these types of waste to the containers in the marina
• I will promote and use recycling facilities (glass, papers, etc.)
• I will use the most environment friendly products among paints, anti-fouling, paint remover, detergent, etc.
• I will report pollution or other violation of environmental regulations to the authorities
• I will not use forbidden fishing practice and I will respect periods when fishing is prohibited
• I will protect animals and plants in the sea, including no disturbance of breeding birds
• I will respect vulnerable and nature protected areas
• I will avoid damage of the sea bottom, e.g. in the way that I anchor
• I will avoid disturbing fishery or fishery gear
• I will not buy or use objects made from protected species or from archaeological underwater findings
• I will encourage other sailors also to take care of environment